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Connecticut Unemployment Insurance

Managing Agency Connecticut http://www.ct.gov

Program Description

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Connecticut's eligibility requirements.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in the state of Connecticut, have worked in the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and be available for work each week that you are collecting benefits.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

You may apply for unemployment insurance benefits at:
https://sso.ctdol.state.ct.us/English/CommonLogin/CommonLogin.aspx

You may also file a claim for benefits by telephone in English or Spanish. Please visit our website to locate the listed telephone number that is within your local calling area:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/tele-benphone.htm

Program Contact Information

For more information on the Connecticut Unemployment Insurance program, visit our web site at: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/unemployment.htm

Or visit the Connecticut Department of Labor web site at: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/